Psalm 115:10

Translations

Modern

O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Traditional

O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.

Literal

O House of Aaron, trust in YHWH! And He is their help and their shield.

Latin

Domus Aaron speravit in Domino; adjutor eorum et protector eorum est.

Original

Hebrew

English

O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Notes

Psalms 115:9–11

Israel … O house of Aaron … You who fear the LORD: The psalmist urges everyone in the God-fearing community to trust in the living God. This threefold address assures them that the Lord is their true helper and shield (compare Psalm 118:2–4).

Psalms 115:4–11

This entire section is repeated in Psalm 135:15–20.
Unlike the Lord (Psalm 95:3–5), idols cannot do anything. They are useless.

Psalms 115:1–18

This is a song of thanksgiving for God's blessings. The community gives all glory to the Lord, the true source of hope and blessing. Those who trust in idols feel great disappointment. The Creator's blessing extends to future generations (Psalm 115:14), especially to the priests (115:12).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

Trusting God in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 118:3
Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.
Numbers 16:5
Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses He will bring near to Himself.
Numbers 18:7
But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”
Numbers 16:40
…just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers.

Parallels

Psalm 135:1–21

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel

Glossary

Aaronites Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallel Hallelujah Monotheism Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Preserver Trust: Exhortations To

Psalm 115:10

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